William M Chase Dominates Notable Exhibitions With Portraits
William M Chase, president of the Society of American Artists and National Academy member, is praised for his prolific and influential work. The article highlights his six portraits at the lawn exhibition, his superior portrait of a lady from the Pennsylvania Academy, and his ongoing activity including his Shinnecock art school and teaching across New York. It notes celebrated recognition by peers and the strong impact of his disciplined, industrious career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam M. Chase
Society of American Artists
National Academy of Design
New York
Chase
Ertist
Philip Poindeater
Leslie
Sargent
Whayer
Pennsylvania Academy of Wine Arts
Very Tay
Hase
Dae
Cire Beers
Eli
Chese
Arciety
American National Academy
Crese
Shaw
Bie
Webb
Bert Lencecape
Peeseme
Hese
Academy
Iendecape
Shinnecock
Art Students’ League
Brooklyn Art School
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Liv
Madrid
Velasquez
Melland
Tenth Street
Cuban Daughters Club Advocates Cuba Aid in New York
In New York a Cuban exile group named Hijas de Cuba forms among social circles to support Cuba’s independence. The club, started March 4 1895, features prominent women leaders and widows of heroes who sew flags and fundraise while recalling wartime tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
Hijas de Cuba
Conazala de Quesada
Vo Zayas Bazan
Benjamin Jo Truerra
Carmen
Portrait of Mrs Livermore in Last Known Photograph Found
A fragmentary note from Mary Livermore describes a portrait taken years ago titled The portrait of Mrs Livermore pre erewirh WSS. It references it as the last image she has had, detailing a scarce biographical item from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary &. Livermore
Mrs. Livermore
Rabbet Trade Sparks Local Curiosity and Debate
The notice describes shipments of rabbits to London markets amid concerns about vermin control and price effects. It notes an increasing supply and 144 frozen rabbits awaiting shipment from the warehouse, with observers questioning the realized prices and market impact. A young violinist is also mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenden
Manchester by the Sea to celebrate landing anniversary
The town plans an artistic production to mark the anniversary of John Winthrop landing at Manchester and the formation of Massachusetts Bay colony. The event will feature performances and a ceremonial recounting of early colonial history with local figures and residents attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encher Sr
Conway
Ferhor
Newport
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Manchester-by-the-Boston
Gmique
Thoradey
John Wiechrop
Maseechusetts Bay Colony
Manchester
Gold Mining in the Southern Appalachians A Century of Output
Geological Survey findings by George F. Becker detail gold districts across the Carolinas and Georgia, noting Cabarrus County NC as the richest. The report explains stringer belt formations, mining methods, and ore processing including hydraulic, “shat,” and chloridation techniques yielding variable returns from different ore depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Becker
Geological Survey
Southern
Appalachian
Becker
Carolinas
Georgia
South
South Carolina
North Carolina
Cabarrus County
United States
Doe
Mc Becher
California
Shere
Pleker
Tare
Fragmentary quake report from distant town
An unclear dispatch claims that on January 17 a citizen left the town of Ketechas after subterranean noises and smoke, with the town apparently destroyed when the smoke clears. The source describes a frightened consular agent and a friend relation to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khorosen
Ketechas
Earthquake Destruction Sparks Wonder and Vodka Rumor
The observer notes a vast chasm swallowing the town while questioning why he alone did not vanish. He muses if vodka in the region influences the earth quake and its effects.
Sleep Reform Tale Of A Compositor And Sleep
Colonel Henry Watterson recalls an old compositor who pursued extreme sleep reduction from eight to two hours nightly, then to total abstinence. After weeks at two hours he collapsed into deep sleep for days, waking with memory intact but skills forgotten, illustrating the limits of radical sleep experiments and offering a public policy critique through a cautionary tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Wallersen
Prodigies of Prosperity and Selfish Spending Across a Moral Lens
The passage weighs lavish spending against prudent saving, noting how prosperity can inspire generosity or selfishness. It contrasts pleasures from household goods with the satisfaction of attaining long sought aims, citing Harper's Hagar as an illustrative standard of restraint and moral reflection.
Local man found dead after cemetery fire incident
Peat Sreith of Decktur Florida died in a cemetery while burning underbrush to clear leaves. The flames spread to the fence and he struggled with the fire, possibly overcome by smoke and a fainting spell. He was about 66 years old and a veteran of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peat Sreith
Decktur
Hoeehloons Purse Recovered At Ontawe Beach Resort
A diver from Houdsesville named Mick surfaced at Ontawe Beach resorts with a submerged purse containing a diamond ring diamond earrings and Spanish gold doubloons. The waterlogged purse shows long submersion but no evidence of a watch or others nearby. Crenewell is reportedly seeking eight silver items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heery Cresswell
Houdsesville
Mick
Fstice
Ontawe Beach
Crenewell
eWver
Fort Wayne Girl Dies After Pot Pie Incident
A young Fort Wayne Indiana girl Hettie Pigberm aged six choking on a beef pot pie led to her death within ten minutes despite her sister attempting first aid. The tragedy highlights risks from small bones and improper bites in home meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Pigberm
Fort Warne
Ind
Ex-person seeks voice in old journal
An old journal fragment notes a person desiring to be heard, while ten readers appear satisfied with the current reflection. The item frames a quiet social moment in a historical setting.
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Eenkee Journal
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